Giving
Opening Prayer: Join in prayer asking our Heavenly Father
to give unto others just as Christ Jesus taught us too.
Todays Verse Focus is a part of Acts 20:35 -
...remember the words of the Lord Jesus,
how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Suggested Bible Reading : Luke 21:1-4
1And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.
2 And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.
3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast
in more than they all:
4 For all these have of their abundance cast in
unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury
hath cast in all the living that she had.
For Sunday School Teachers: The poor widow gave more as we learn from Lord Jesus .
Talk about the difference of giving as explained in the above passage so the children can have a better understanding in how the Lord desires us to give. It is all about how we give and it is very important that we give with a loving heart. Read again today's verse focus which is found written in Acts 20:35.
Activity For The Week : When giving this week ,quietly pray to God to give with a heart filled with love and kindness . Is there something you can bring to a local food pantry ? Are there extra chores you can do around your home or a letter you can write to someone to brighten their day ? Do these things with a prayerful and loving heart.
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Gifts of Charity
Lord, open up my eyes to see
Your purpose and your plan
Take hold my hand and lead me to
The hungry of this land.
When I can see someone in need
And know I can do more
Open my mind to understand
The way to help the poor.
By giving freely to others
Your love I can then share
From heart-to-heart, love is passed
A voyage of true care.
Lord, open to me a window
An opportunity
To make a difference while I’m here
With gifts of charity.
1 Timothy 1:5
Now the end of the commandment is charity
out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience,
and of faith unfeigned:
Julie Pisacane ©
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